A Beginner's Guide to Preventing Youth Suicide

The “S” Word: The Role of Schools in Preventing Suicide - A Practical Guide

Looking for a practical resource to help prevent youth suicide? This online course, The “S” Word: The Role of Schools in Preventing Suicide, offers a step-by-step approach for educators, youth serving organizations, parents, legislators, and anyone concerned about the well-being of young people. Learn how to better support youth and young adults at risk of suicide and/or self-injury.

This training focuses on what works in suicide prevention, drawing on real-life experiences from survivors and leading experts. Forget theoretical concepts – this course provides actionable strategies you can implement immediately.

Course Highlights:

• Comprehensive Approach: A deep dive into suicide prevention, postvention, and trauma support.
• Real-Life Stories: Hear directly from suicide loss survivors, attempt survivors, educators, and other key stakeholders.
• Expert Insights: Learn from prominent experts in suicide prevention, self-injury, and trauma.
• Post-Test Assessment: Reinforce your learning with a post-test.
• Six Modules: Explore crucial aspects of youth suicide prevention.

Module Breakdown:

• Module 1: Suicide is a Preventable Public Health Problem (8 minutes 35 seconds)
  • Understand the role everyone plays in identifying and supporting youth at risk.
• Module 2: Suicide Prevention is Everyone’s Business (9 minutes 18 seconds)
  • Discover how schools and youth-serving organizations can collaborate with mental health and community resources to build a safety net for students.
• Module 3: Risk Factors, Warning Signs & Protective Factors for Youth Suicide (81 minutes 23 seconds)
  • Identify core risk factors, warning signs, and protective factors.
  • Learn detailed intervention suggestions through five scenarios and a self-care scenario for youth, staff, and colleagues.
• Module 4: Postvention (11 minutes 55 seconds)
  • Explore effective community responses to suicide deaths of young people.
• Module 5: Stories of Resilience: Journey to Hope and Healing (16 minutes 44 seconds)
  • Gain inspiration and hope through real-life stories of resilience and healing.
• Module 6: Suicide Prevention Resources in Massachusetts (8 minutes 14 seconds)
  • Access a comprehensive overview of suicide prevention resources available in Massachusetts.

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to make a real difference in the lives of young people. Enroll today and become a vital part of the solution to youth suicide prevention.